A family-friendly fireworks display in the South West sparked controversy when it was discovered that the music played alongside the show contained explicit and X-rated lyrics unsuitable for young audiences. Videos uploaded …
A proposal to demolish a derelict Victorian pub and an old sandwich shop in Weston-super-Mare has sparked controversy. Developer CSN Homes plans to replace the historic London Inn with a modern building housing a smaller pub …
A housing developer in Bath has sparked controversy after putting an approved housing site up for sale in South Chard, Somerset. The Crossman Group secured planning permission to build up to 95 homes on the B3167 Perry Street …
Local businesses in Clevedon are taking a stand against the Business Improvement District (BID) levy after a controversial vote last summer. The BID, aimed at funding town improvements through business levies, was approved …
A contentious plan to prevent through traffic in Bath by blocking three roads has been put on hold following a legal challenge from local residents seeking an injunction. The initiative, part of the Bath and North East …
Low Traffic Neighborhoods (LTNs) have become a contentious issue in local politics, sparking debates and dividing communities. The schemes, aimed at creating safer and more pleasant residential areas by restricting through …
In a dramatic decision, the Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee voted to refuse planning permission for a controversial housing development in the fields on the southern edge of the city. The proposed …
Bath residents are in for major roadworks as Bath and North East Somerset Council prepares to close off Sydney Road to through traffic. The closure is part of the council’s liveable neighbourhood programme and is set to last …
A wave of controversial planning applications has hit Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset, stirring up heated debates among local residents. From a proposal for a boatshed for a gig club to a hair salon conversion …
Proposed plans for additional student flats in Bath have sparked controversy for conflicting with council policies. Regen Developments aims to repurpose a disused office block on the outskirts of the city into 12 student …
The Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) has approved contentious changes to stroke services at Yeovil Hospital, prompting an outcry from residents and health experts. The approved proposals entail relocating some stroke …
A new housing development proposal has reignited controversy in a Somerset village where plans to build homes on a cherished green field have faced opposition from local residents. Previously, Persimmon withdrew their initial …
Bath and North East Somerset Council is facing criticism for its lack of transparency in the proposed closure of Chalton House, a council-run care home in Keynsham. The decision to close the care home comes after a damning …